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ET57 NHL

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

54,810 mi
Last recorded54,810 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET57 NHL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 54,810 miles

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 51,681 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 50,318 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 48,861 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 45,465 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 42,416 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 42,416 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 40,254 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre165/60/14 worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2019 35,335 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 35,335 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 28,251 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 24,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 24,525 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 21,427 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 16,653 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 15,051 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 12,312 miles

Both rear axle bushes are split/perished

Pass 25 Jan 2012 10,542 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 8,653 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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ET57 NHL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 41,756 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ET57 NHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET57 NHL registered?

ET57 NHL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is ET57 NHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET57 NHL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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